2. They are usually long, boring and involve a bunch of people kissing other people’s butts.

3. The Grammys are long and involve the kissing of other people’s butts, but … they’re NOT boring. Performances. Singing. Mashes of songs. Groups of entertainers that normally don’t perform together. To me, that’s exciting.

4. I know so many people watched for Lady Gaga’s performance (not me). I still don’t get her. She’s a good singer, but there’s so much freaky stuff to go along with her. Meat dresses. Eggs. Hair creations. Masks.

5. People love her and always talk about her, so I guess it’s all part of the plan.

6. I like the message of her new song, “Born This Way,” but it sounds very Madonnaesque.

7. It’s official. After watching Bruno Mars’ performance, I can definitely say he is one of my favorite new artists.

8. I’ve liked each of his songs a little more than the last, and I love, love, love “Grenade.” I loved his remix of songs on the Grammys. Awesome.

9. And, in the “not a shock” category, I thought Justin Bieber rocked (Usher, not so much. I’m so over “OMG.” Terrible song.)

6. So, the question is: when Chris Brown cries his way through “Man in the Mirror,” is it really for MJ? Or is it for his mistakes, his loss of a career, his luck at getting a gig on the BET Awards, and the fact people are actually applauding him?

7. I remember Usher crying at MJ’s memorial service after his performance, and everyone claimed it was staged for publicity. But, it seems like Chris Brown needs the publicity WAY more than Usher ever has.

8. It also seems like Chris Brown is trying to change people’s perception of him from woman beater punk to sensitive, emotional, caring man.